Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

River had already started to notice something-Serenity was just waiting to see when he'd finally break the ice.

She wanted to stay in Eaglioncile with the kids for the summer, just to watch how River's story unfolded.

Of course, that was just wishful thinking. In ten days, she'd be heading back. On one hand, she had her own businesses to run. Tania had handed over the

York family's household matters to her, so she was now in charge of both her own affairs and the various smaller businesses under the York name.

The York family owned several properties that brought in rental income. Serenity didn't go out and collect the rent herself, but she had to handle the books. Her plate was full.

Another reason she had to return soon was Zachary. He didn't want her staying in Eaglioncile that long. He told her to take the kids for a week, have fun, and then come back.

week was too short. She had to persuade Zachary to let her stay ten

was that he'd be stuck alone in an empty house. And for a man who loved his wife more than life itself, not seeing her for ten days was unbearable. He also joked that their

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boy dearly. He was just stricter with him. Their daughter, on the other hand, was the apple of his eye. He pampered her endlessly,

believed that their son needed to be raised right. Even if he didn't take over the family business, he should be strong enough to support and

the old lady said with excitement. "When you have time, invite Romina out for dinner or shopping.

to be our tour guide said she'd show us around and take us to try all the local food. She said River

but we did exchange numbers.

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from the Lafond family clearly isn't as sly as River. If he wasn't interested, he wouldn't

isn't the kind to just let things